UK's Banned Baby Names: What Parents Can't Call Their Child
Discover the banned baby names in the UK, from Cyanide to Martian. Learn the legal rules set by the General Register Office and why certain monikers are rejected to protect children.
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Iran escalates crackdown with wave of executions
Iranian authorities intensify a brutal crackdown, with protesters facing the death penalty. Executions have more than doubled in 2025, using methods like hanging and stoning. Read the full report.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
FBI agents have searched the Virginia home of a Washington Post journalist and seized devices as part of a classified documents investigation. Read the latest on this developing press freedom story.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
The FBI has searched the home of a journalist covering Trump's federal firings as part of an investigation into classified documents. Read the latest on this developing story.
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FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter
Federal agents searched the Virginia home of journalist Hannah Natanson as part of a classified materials investigation. Read the latest on this press freedom case.
ICE Agent Shoots Man Celebrating New Year in LA
An off-duty ICE officer fatally shot Keith Porter Jr, 43, who was firing an assault rifle into the air. BLM activists demand justice as the investigation faces legal hurdles.
Australia's new hate speech laws target extremist groups
Australia's government proposes new laws to ban hate groups, targeting Hizb ut-Tahrir and the National Socialist Network. Learn about the lower legal threshold and potential consequences.
Boutcher: Naming Stakeknife could help PSNI recruitment
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher tells MPs revealing the IRA agent's identity could aid Catholic recruitment and help Northern Ireland move forward. Read the full story.
Trump's War on Human Conscience and American Ideals
As the US marks 250 years since its founding, the Trump administration's attacks on liberty, education, and human dignity challenge the very core of the American project. Analysis.
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Fact Check: Global 'Online Comments' Arrest Data Not Comparable
A viral chart comparing arrests for online speech globally uses incompatible data from different years and legal definitions. We analyse the UK's figures versus Germany, China, and Russia.
Labour abandons mandatory digital ID scheme after backlash
Keir Starmer drops compulsory digital ID plan for workers, making it optional from 2029. Read the details and have your say in our latest poll.
Family Pleads with Trump to Stop Iran Execution
Erfan Soltani, 26, faces imminent hanging in Iran. His cousin makes desperate plea to Donald Trump for intervention as protests death toll nears 2,000.
Iran to Execute First Protester Erfan Soltani
Iranian authorities are set to execute Erfan Soltani, the first protester sentenced to death in the recent crackdown. Read the latest on the escalating crisis and international reaction.
Mums demand Hillsborough Law covers security services
Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims urge PM Keir Starmer to ensure the proposed Hillsborough Law applies fully to MI5 and MI6, as they describe their 'shattered' lives.
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Iranian Agents Lure Protesters into 'Killing Zones'
Undercover IRGC agents are infiltrating protests, leading demonstrators into deadly traps. The regime's brutal crackdown has killed thousands, with the true figure believed to be far higher.
Iran signals fast trials, executions for protesters
Iran's judiciary chief signals swift trials and executions for detained protesters as the death toll exceeds 2,500. Read the latest on the crackdown and international reaction.
Traitors star's off-screen life and conversion therapy fight
BBC's The Traitors star Matthew Hyndman's dramatic plan to join the Faithless is rivalled by his real-life escape from gay conversion therapy and his activism to ban it. Discover his story.
Traitors star Matthew's off-screen life and activism
The Traitors' Matthew Hyndman is plotting on-screen, but his real-life story involves escaping gay conversion therapy and campaigning for a UK ban. Discover his journey.
Author threatens defamation action over premier's remarks
Randa Abdel-Fattah's lawyers issue a formal concerns notice to South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas after he linked her to the Bondi terror attack, leading to a major literary festival cancellation.
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Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies aged 82
Claudette Colvin, the teenager who defied bus segregation nine months before Rosa Parks, has died aged 82. Discover the story of her brave, overlooked stand for justice.
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies aged 82
Claudette Colvin, the US civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks, has died aged 82. Discover her vital, overlooked story.
Protester blinded after federal agent fires projectile
A 21-year-old demonstrator lost sight in his left eye after being struck by a projectile fired at close range by a federal officer during a Santa Ana protest over an immigration-related death.
OnlyFans star Sophie Rain hits back at Florida 'sin tax' plan
OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain, 21, has fiercely criticised a Florida GOP candidate's proposed 'sin tax' on adult content. The feud highlights debates over taxation, morality, and online work.
ICE Accused of Detaining Citizens, Pressuring Informants
Two US citizens in Minneapolis detail their ICE detention, alleging pressure to inform on protest organisers and inhumane conditions. Read their shocking account.
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Georgia voids Savannah's unlocked car gun ban
Georgia state lawmakers have passed a bill to strike down Savannah's ordinance penalising gun owners for leaving firearms in unlocked vehicles. The move empowers gun owners to sue local governments.
Civil rights icon Claudette Colvin dies aged 86
Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus months before Rosa Parks, has died at 86. Discover her pivotal role in ending bus segregation.
Louisiana Seeks Extradition of California Abortion Doctor
Louisiana pushes to extradite a California doctor for mailing abortion pills, setting up a major legal clash over state shield laws and telehealth. Read the full story.
Trump's UPenn 'Jewish List' Causes Outrage
Donald Trump's campaign demands a list of Jewish students from the University of Pennsylvania, igniting a firestorm over antisemitism and data privacy. Read the full investigation.
UPenn condemns Trump's 'Jewish voters' list as antisemitic
The University of Pennsylvania has strongly criticised Donald Trump's call for a list of Jewish students, calling it antisemitic. The incident has sparked a major free speech debate on campus.
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Judge blocks White House bid to revoke lawyer's security clearance
National security attorney Mark Zaid regains access to classified information after a federal judge ruled the Trump administration's revocation was political retribution. Read the full story.
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